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The Chevy 409 Was So Fast People Sang About It

Summary by Carscoops
Mecum is auctioning an original 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air 409 in its Indy sale. The 409 cu-in (6.7-liter) V8 helped kick off the 1960s muscle car craze. Rated at up to 409 hp, 1962 409s could run the quarter in under 15 secs. Muscle car fans will still be arguing about who got there first long after the world’s oil wells have finally run dry. Was it Olds with its Rocket 88, Chrysler’s letter-series cars, or the Pontiac GTO? You could make an argume…
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Carscoops broke the news in on Saturday, March 29, 2025.
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